Divers, cheats, con-artists - call them what you will but players guilty of "simulation" to give it its dummed-down title are becoming a sickly stain on modern-day football.

Ross County striker Alex Schalk yesterday joined a list of Scottish football's most dishonourable when he collapsed like he'd been hit by a double decker bus to win his side a penalty against Celtic .

To say there was clear daylight between himself and the nearest Hoops defender - Erik Sviatchenko - is putting it mildly. Schalk looked like he'd had the legs taken from him by the Invisible Man.

Schalk's dive won County the penalty in the 88th minute (Image: SNS Group)

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But it would be remiss of us to think the Dutchman stands, or falls, alone in the conman category.

Unfortunately acts of simulation have crept into our game just like in every other country across the Continent. And we can't just blame it on the influx of foreigners.

So where does Schalk's swandive stand in the not-so-great list of Scottish football simulation? Take a look at these other contenders from the recent past and decide for yourself.

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Moussa Dembele - Celtic v Dundee

A classic 'tripped over a blade of grass' effort from the Frenchman in last month's 2-1 win over Dundee that, luckily, wasn't bought by the ref.

Jamie Walker - Hearts v Celtic

A controversial start to the season as Jambos ace Walker won a penalty after toppling to the ground next to a dumbstruck Kieran Tierney. The spot kick was dispatched to make it 1-1 and, although Celtic went on to win 2-1 skipper Scott Brown hit out at Walker, branding him a "cheat".

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John Guidetti - Celtic v Hearts

Some say Walker's was payback for Guidetti's theatrical tumble in the box which won Celtic a crucial penalty in a Scottish Cup tie against Hearts in November 2014.

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Peter Pawlett - Aberdeen v Dundee

The then Dons midfielder Pawlett picked up an unwanted reputation as a diver after a series of falls not so long ago - the worst being this 'Superman' effort to win a penalty against Dundee in a 1-1 draw in May 2013 which led to the Taysiders relegation.

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Then we have the fake-butt fraudsters:

Possibly even worse than the in-play divers are those who fall like fairies at the slightest hint of face-to-face contact - step forward these three infamous villains: